Test Your Crossword Puzzle Knowledge - 3
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is an eight-letter word meaning "resort to or application for help in exigency or trouble"?
- A.
Anecdote
- B.
Merciful
- C.
Studious
- D.
Recourse
Correct Answer
D. RecourseExplanation
Recourse is the correct answer because it is an eight-letter word that means "resort to or application for help in exigency or trouble." When someone is in a difficult situation or facing trouble, they often seek recourse, which means they turn to someone or something for assistance or support. Anecdote, merciful, and studious do not have the same meaning as recourse and are not eight-letter words.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is a seven-letter word meaning "to regain"?
- A.
Recover
- B.
Outcast
- C.
Literal
- D.
Premier
Correct Answer
A. RecoverExplanation
The word "recover" means to regain or retrieve something that was lost or taken away. It fits the description of a seven-letter word meaning "to regain". Outcast, literal, and premier do not have the same meaning as "to regain".Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is an eight-letter word meaning "a cowardly or faithless person"?
- A.
Pittance
- B.
Recreant
- C.
Globular
- D.
Autarchy
Correct Answer
B. RecreantExplanation
The word "recreant" is an eight-letter word that means "a cowardly or faithless person." It accurately describes someone who lacks courage or loyalty. The other options, "pittance," "globular," and "autarchy," do not have the same meaning as "recreant" and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is an eight-letter word meaning "to refresh after labor"?
- A.
Lifelong
- B.
Flection
- C.
Junction
- D.
Recreate
Correct Answer
D. RecreateExplanation
The word "recreate" means to refresh or rejuvenate oneself after a period of labor or exertion. It implies taking a break or engaging in activities that help in relaxing and restoring energy. The other options, lifelong, flection, and junction, do not have the same meaning or association with refreshing after labor.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is a 13-letter word meaning "the state of becoming raw or sore again"?
- A.
Typographical
- B.
Interposition
- C.
Retrospective
- D.
Recrudescence
Correct Answer
D. RecrudescenceExplanation
Recrudescence is the correct answer because it is a 13-letter word that means "the state of becoming raw or sore again." It accurately captures the concept of something becoming raw or sore again, indicating a recurrence or worsening of a previous condition. Typographical, Interposition, and Retrospective do not relate to the given meaning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is a 12-letter word meaning "becoming raw or sore again"?
- A.
Recrudescent
- B.
Perseverance
- C.
Rehabilitate
- D.
Supercilious
Correct Answer
A. RecrudescentExplanation
Recrudescent is a 12-letter word that means "becoming raw or sore again". This word specifically refers to the reoccurrence or worsening of a previous condition, such as a wound or an illness. It implies a return to a state of soreness or rawness after a period of improvement or healing.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is a seven-letter word meaning "to enlist men for military or naval service"?
- A.
Panoply
- B.
Eclipse
- C.
Recruit
- D.
Prowess
Correct Answer
C. RecruitExplanation
The correct answer is "Recruit". This word means to enlist men for military or naval service.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is a seven-letter word meaning "to correct"?
- A.
Rectify
- B.
Bullock
- C.
Vocable
- D.
Finesse
Correct Answer
A. RectifyExplanation
Rectify is a seven-letter word that means "to correct." It is the only option among the given words that matches the definition. Bullock, Vocable, and Finesse do not have the same meaning as "to correct." Therefore, the correct answer is Rectify.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is a 10-letter word meaning "to recover"?
- A.
Mercantile
- B.
Recuperate
- C.
Negotiable
- D.
Precedence
Correct Answer
B. RecuperateExplanation
Recuperate is a 10-letter word that means "to recover". It is the correct answer because it directly matches the given definition. The other options, mercantile, negotiable, and precedence, do not have the same meaning as "to recover" and therefore are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is a five-letter word meaning "to happen again or repeatedly, especially at regular intervals"?
- A.
Recur
- B.
Impel
- C.
Lapse
- D.
Quite
Correct Answer
A. RecurExplanation
The word "recur" means to happen again or repeatedly, especially at regular intervals. This word accurately fits the definition provided in the question and is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is a six-letter word meaning "to cure again"?
- A.
Dictum
- B.
Unwise
- C.
Despot
- D.
Recure
Correct Answer
D. RecureExplanation
The word "recure" is a six-letter word that means "to cure again". This word is derived from the Latin word "recūrāre", which means "to heal" or "to restore to health". Therefore, "recure" is the correct answer as it directly relates to the given definition.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is a 9 letter word meaning "returning from time to time, especially at regular or stated intervals"?
- A.
Moderator
- B.
Philately
- C.
Recurrent
- D.
Pecuniary
Correct Answer
C. RecurrentExplanation
The word "recurrent" is a 9-letter word that means "returning from time to time, especially at regular or stated intervals." This word accurately describes something that happens repeatedly or periodically.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is a 10-letter word meaning "the recovery of what is mortgaged or pledged, by paying the debt"?
- A.
Evidential
- B.
Injunction
- C.
Effeminate
- D.
Redemption
Correct Answer
D. RedemptionExplanation
Redemption is the correct answer because it is a 10-letter word that means "the recovery of what is mortgaged or pledged, by paying the debt." This term is commonly used in financial and legal contexts to describe the act of repaying a debt in order to regain ownership or control over a mortgaged or pledged asset.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is an eight-letter word meaning "smelling sweet and agreeable"?
- A.
Redolent
- B.
Mediocre
- C.
Jugglery
- D.
Protract
Correct Answer
A. RedolentExplanation
Redolent is the correct answer because it is an eight-letter word that means "smelling sweet and agreeable." The word "redolent" is often used to describe pleasant aromas or scents, suggesting a pleasing and agreeable fragrance.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is a seven-letter word meaning "to set right, as a wrong by compensation or the punishment of the wrong-doer"?
- A.
Redress
- B.
Verdant
- C.
Bereave
- D.
Duteous
Correct Answer
A. RedressExplanation
Redress is a seven-letter word that means "to set right, as a wrong by compensation or the punishment of the wrong-doer". It implies correcting a mistake or injustice by providing compensation or taking action against the person responsible for the wrongdoing. The word "verdant" means green or inexperienced, "bereave" means to deprive someone of a loved one, and "duteous" means obedient or dutiful.Rate this question:
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